Quality Assurance Calibration & Metrology Specialist

About the role

The Calibration & Metrology Specialist manages OTTO's calibration program and supports inspection activities to ensure product quality, compliance, and measurement integrity. This position oversees internal and external calibration, performs inspections, and contributes to quality system initiatives and audit readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Manage OTTO's calibration program, including scheduling, record maintenance, and coordination of internal and external calibration activities.
• Perform incoming, in‑process, final and first‑article inspections using CMMs, surface plates, optical and mechanical measurement systems.
• Support quality system activities such as Material Review Board processes, internal audits, Measurement System Analysis and Gage R&R studies.

Required profile

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment, including surface plate layout inspections.
• Experience operating and/or programming CMM equipment, preferably Zeiss CMMs with Calypso software.

Required skills

• Surface plate layout inspection
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation and programming
• Precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, thread gages and optical equipment
• ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
• Net‑Inspect software
• Microsoft Office applications

What we offer

• Hourly rate $22–$28 based on experience
• Profit‑sharing bonus paid twice a year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays and company events